PH - Switcher FT-1

Federal Express Corporation

Rogers (MN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a dependable package handler/switcher to manage trailer movements in the yard and assist with package handling at shift times. The role requires basic safety awareness and the ability to work rapidly in a busy environment.

You will switch trailers, coordinate with central control, document moves, and perform inspections. The position includes night shifts Sunday–Thursday with pay in the $21.75–$25.75/hour range, plus benefits where offered.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a DOT file.
Ability to follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
Ability to discern numbers and information to sort packages correctly.
Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Performs trailer switches by hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or from a door to the yard.
Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System or switcher cards.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyors and carts.
Sorts packages by scanning labels and memorizing information.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

DOT file

Communication

Teamwork

Numbers literacy

Tools

Skate wheel rollers

Dock carts

Hand-held scanners

Chutes

Unloading devices

Job description

Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and/or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Function

Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures. In addition to the above essential functions, Switchers may also be required to perform Package Handler essential functions as follows:
Utilizes "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.
Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.
Peforms other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

None required

Minimum Experience

No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Job Conditions

May work in hot and cold temperatures
May work in an environment with fumes
May work in an area with loud noise

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

$21.75 - $25.75 / hr

Additional Details:

Sunday - Thursday, 12:00am - 8:00am

Pay Transparency

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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